{"product_id":"theres-something-about-darcy-the-curious-appeal-of-jane-austens-bewitching-hero-9781839011641","title":"There's Something About Darcy: The curious appeal of Jane Austen's bewitching hero","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor some, Colin Firth emerging from a lake in \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ethat\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e clinging wet shirt is one of the most iconic moments in television. What is it about the two-hundred-year-old hero that we so ardently admire and love?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Dr Malcolm examines Jane Austen's influences in creating Darcy's potent mix of brooding Gothic hero, aristocratic elitist and romantic Regency man of action. She investigates how he paved the way for later characters like Heathcliff, Rochester and even Dracula, and what his impact has been on popular culture over the past two centuries. For twenty-first century readers the world over have their idea of the 'perfect' Darcy in mind when they read the novel and will defend their choice passionately.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In this insightful and entertaining study, every variety of Darcy jostles for attention: vampire Darcy, digital Darcy, Mormon Darcy and gay Darcy. Who does it best and how did a clergyman's daughter from Hampshire create such an enduring character?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eA must-read for every Mr Darcy and Jane Austen fan.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMalcolm, Gabrielle:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Dr. Gabrielle Malcolm lectures and writes about Jane Austen in popular culture and the global fan phenomena surrounding Austen's work. She is the author of Fan Phenomena: Jane Austen and is a regular speaker at the annual Jane Austen Festival in Bath.","brand":"Lume Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51324689416466,"sku":"9781839011641","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_667ce4b5-7af1-4954-972e-342c5eb7daa9.jpg?v=1748695904","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/theres-something-about-darcy-the-curious-appeal-of-jane-austens-bewitching-hero-9781839011641","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}